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Partnership boosts Jet Community Awards

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:20:00 +0200

Free-to-air TV station e.tv this year joined forces with Edcon Group to take the seven-year-old Jet Community Awards to another level - to create awareness around community projects participation and give exposure to those who are working hard under difficult conditions to improve the lives of ‘forgotten' people living in socially-disadvantaged areas of Southern Africa.
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1Africa offers free quality radio content to radio stations across Africa

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:57:00 +0200

Need something to spice up your radio shows? Well, 1Africa has special interest programming which will add value to your broadcast schedules - enlightening special reports, exclusive interviews, and all the 2010 action can colour your content at no cost or obligation. We also go topical and dig deep into burning issues around Africa like HIV/AIDS and malaria.
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10 flying banners for less than US$2 a day!

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:35:00 +0200

When you next think about buying branding equipment, work out the REAL COST of the investment by working out how long the products will last divided by the cost.
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Botswana: Radio station ban political programs

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:55:00 +0200

GABORONE: The chief executive officer of Gabzfm radio station has banned all political broadcasts on the station. In an announcement on 24 August 2009, Kenneth Moeng said, “All political, politically motivated discussions, commentary or opinions” , are banned from being broadcast on the radio station.
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Six key steps to succesfully branding your next event

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:11:00 +0200

Not all marketing to your customers needs to be done through TV, radio, magazines or billboards. Engaging directly with consumers at an event is becoming an extremely popular way to pitch your offering to potential customers.
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Do you want to be the top dog? What to look for when buying a branded banner...

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:15:00 +0200

Seven points to look out for when buying a banner.
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Luanda International Jazz Festival - African musical heritage returns to its source

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:04:00 +0200

Many in the African diaspora trace their rhythmic roots to Angola's drumming. On Friday 31 July to Sunday 02 August, this musical heritage returns to its source as musicians from Brazil, Mozambique, South Africa and the United States (US) descend on Cine Atlântico in Angola's capital city, Luanda. They will participate in the launch of the Luanda International Jazz Festival - an initiative of Ritek - a first in the diamond-rich and oil-endowed country. “Despite its rich musical history, Angola has never had an international jazz festival,” says company's CEO António Cristóvão.
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FNB Botswana appoints new CEO

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:00:00 +0200

Lorato Edith Boakgomo-Ntakhwana has been appointed as chief executive officer of First National Bank of Botswana (FNBB). Boakgomo-Ntakhwana is the first black female to be appointed to this position.
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A kiosk for every occasion

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:34:00 +0200

Point-of-sale advertising with a sales platform ideally suited for rural Africa? Look no further than our Kiosk Range. With an emphasis on portability and value-for-money, our various kiosks are a great investment for point-of-sale, events and informal trading.
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Starfish Mobile International launches in Malawi

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:08:00 +0200

Starfish Mobile International, an African Wireless Application Service Provider (WASP), has partnered with Telekom Network Malawi (TNM), an African mobile network provider, in launching and strategically driving TNM's Mobile Content business and services in Malawi.
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